© iNumis
© iNumis
Denier - Lothair I Metz mint; temple
| Silver | 1.23 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Middle Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Lothair I (843-855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 840-850 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-855) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns on two steps surmounted by a cross, in the center of the temple a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIOMΛTRICORV
Unabridged legend: DIVODURUM MEDIOMATRICORUM
Translation: Metz.
Comment
There are varieties of spelling in the legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier coin is that it was minted during the reign of Lothair I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Franks from 843 to 855. This coin was part of a series of reforms he implemented to standardize currency across his empire, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce. Despite being made of silver, the coin was relatively small in value, with a weight of only 1.23 grams, making it accessible to a wider range of people in the kingdom.
